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He is always with us
Psalms 73:23
Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.
"Nevertheless"--as if, notwithstanding all the foolishness and ignorance that Asaph had just been confessing to God, not one atom was it less true and certain that Asaph was saved and accepted, and that the blessing of being constantly in God's presence was undoubtedly his. Fully conscious of his own lost estate and of the deceitfulness and vileness of his nature, yet, by a glorious outburst of faith, he sings, "Nevertheless, I am continually with you."
Believer, you are forced to enter into Asaph's confession and acknowledgment; endeavor in like spirit to say "nevertheless, since I belong to Christ I am continually with God!" By this is meant continually upon His mind--He is always thinking of me for my good. Continually before His eye--the eye of the Lord never sleeps but is perpetually watching over my welfare. Continually in His hand, so that none shall be able to pluck me away. Continually on His heart, worn there as a memorial, even as the high priest bore the names of the twelve tribes upon his heart forever.
You always think of me, O God. The tender mercies of Your love continually yearn toward me. You are always making providence work for my good. You have set me as a signet upon Your arm; Your love is strong as death, and many waters cannot quench it; neither can the floods drown it. Surprising grace! You see me in Christ, and though in myself disapproved, You behold me as wearing Christ's garments and washed in His blood, and so I stand accepted in Your presence. I am therefore continually in Your favor-"continually with you."
Here is comfort for the tried and afflicted soul; vexed with the tempest within, look at the calm without. "Nevertheless"--O say it in your heart, and take the peace it gives. "Nevertheless, I am continually with you."
Prayer :
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for giving us assurance of Christ’s authority by the resurrection.
I am thankful for Him being the authority we can call upon.
Help us to long for the glory of His presence.
Bring us to repentance so that we can transform our minds and value systems.
Open our eyes to needs and opportunities to share Your love and glory with others.
Let my behaviors simply mirror my beliefs in such a way that others may be drawn to You.
Give us boldness in place of our timidity when we share the good news to others.
In Jesus’ name
Amen!!!
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Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.
"Nevertheless"--as if, notwithstanding all the foolishness and ignorance that Asaph had just been confessing to God, not one atom was it less true and certain that Asaph was saved and accepted, and that the blessing of being constantly in God's presence was undoubtedly his. Fully conscious of his own lost estate and of the deceitfulness and vileness of his nature, yet, by a glorious outburst of faith, he sings, "Nevertheless, I am continually with you."
Believer, you are forced to enter into Asaph's confession and acknowledgment; endeavor in like spirit to say "nevertheless, since I belong to Christ I am continually with God!" By this is meant continually upon His mind--He is always thinking of me for my good. Continually before His eye--the eye of the Lord never sleeps but is perpetually watching over my welfare. Continually in His hand, so that none shall be able to pluck me away. Continually on His heart, worn there as a memorial, even as the high priest bore the names of the twelve tribes upon his heart forever.
You always think of me, O God. The tender mercies of Your love continually yearn toward me. You are always making providence work for my good. You have set me as a signet upon Your arm; Your love is strong as death, and many waters cannot quench it; neither can the floods drown it. Surprising grace! You see me in Christ, and though in myself disapproved, You behold me as wearing Christ's garments and washed in His blood, and so I stand accepted in Your presence. I am therefore continually in Your favor-"continually with you."
Here is comfort for the tried and afflicted soul; vexed with the tempest within, look at the calm without. "Nevertheless"--O say it in your heart, and take the peace it gives. "Nevertheless, I am continually with you."
Prayer :
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for giving us assurance of Christ’s authority by the resurrection.
I am thankful for Him being the authority we can call upon.
Help us to long for the glory of His presence.
Bring us to repentance so that we can transform our minds and value systems.
Open our eyes to needs and opportunities to share Your love and glory with others.
Let my behaviors simply mirror my beliefs in such a way that others may be drawn to You.
Give us boldness in place of our timidity when we share the good news to others.
In Jesus’ name
Amen!!!
© All Rights Reserved
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